Arcanine vs Flygon: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Arcanine and Flygon are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 3 stats, Flygon wins 1 stat, 2 tied.
Arcanine attacking Flygon
Not very effective
Flygon attacking Arcanine
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Flygon | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 2.0m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 82.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Arcanine and Flygon are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Arcanine if you want the stronger attacker, or Arcanine for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Flygon is outside the usage rankings.
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Arcanine vs Flygon — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Flygon?
This is a close matchup — Arcanine and Flygon are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Flygon?
Flygon has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Flygon is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Flygon have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 520). Arcanine is both bulkier and stronger offensively.